Standard Instructions Used in Track Warrants
Most track warrants in the U.S. follow a standard form as suggested by the General Code of Operating Rules, consisting of several standard instructions to mark specific notes or conditions for a warrant. These vary from temporary speed restrictions to rules regarding meeting other trains.
- Box 1. Void on a previous warrant.
- Box 2. Proceed from point to point.
- Box 3. Proceed from point to point (cont.)
- Box 4. Work between certain limits.
- Box 5. Not in effect until ____ .
- Box 6. Authority expires at ____ .
- Box 7. Not in effect until after the arrival of ____ at ____ .
- Box 8. Hold main track at last named point.
- Box 9. Do not foul limits ahead of ____ .
- Box 10. Clear main track at last named point.
- Box 11. Between ____ and ____ make all movements at restricted speed: limits occupied by train.
- Box 12. Between ____ and ____ make all movements at restricted speed: limits occupied by men or equipment.
- Box 13. Do not exceed ____ mph between _____ and ____ .
- Box 14. Do not exceed ____ mph between _____ and ____ .
- Box 15. Flag protection not required against following trains on same track.
- Box 16. Track bulletins in effect.
- Boxes 17 and 18: Other specific instructions.
Some railroad systems, such as Rail America, use additional boxes:
- Box 18. Joint with _____ between ____________ and _____________ .
- Box 19. Expect to find the following switch(es) lined and locked in the reverse position: _________ .
- Box 20. The following switch(es) may be left lined and locked in the reverse position: _________ .
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